Subtracting IntegersTo subtract integers, change the problem to - "add the opposite" Example: -12 - 8 = Change subtraction to addition -12 +The opposite of 8 is (-8)Your new problem is -12 + (-8) = Now follow the addition rules-12 + (-8) = -20
Example: 6 - (-4) =Change subtraction to addition 6 +The opposite of (-4) is (4)Your new problem is 6 + 4 = 10
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Example: -12 - 8 = Change subtraction to addition -12 +The opposite of 8 is (-8)Your new problem is -12 + (-8) = Now follow the addition rules-12 + (-8) = -20
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